TNA, or Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, rebranded as Impact Wrestling in 2017. The company underwent significant changes in management and creative direction, aiming to revitalize its brand and audience following years of financial struggles and competition with larger wrestling promotions like WWE.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling was founded by Jeff Jarrett and his father Jerry Jarrett in 2002. Initially, TNA aimed to become a viable alternative to WWE, offering a different style of professional wrestling. The promotion introduced innovations such as the six-sided ring and the X Division, which showcased high-flying and fast-paced wrestling.
Over the years, TNA faced numerous challenges, including financial difficulties and a series of changes in ownership and television contracts. Despite these challenges, TNA managed to secure a loyal fan base and featured many notable wrestlers, some of whom would later become major stars in WWE and other promotions.
In 2017, Anthem Sports & Entertainment, a Canadian media company, acquired TNA and rebranded the promotion as Impact Wrestling. This change was part of a broader effort to overhaul the company’s image and business strategy. Under the new brand, Impact Wrestling has focused on building new talent, creating engaging storylines, and establishing partnerships with other wrestling promotions around the world.
Impact Wrestling continues to produce weekly television shows and pay-per-view events, and while it may not have the same level of mainstream recognition as WWE, it remains an important part of the professional wrestling landscape, providing an alternative platform for wrestlers and fans alike.